2019 Ford GT Heritage Edition revealed

Ford has revealed the 2019 GT Heritage Edition, which commemorates half a century since the 1968 and 1969 Le Mans victories by the Ford GT40 wearing the iconic Gulf Oil livery.

Confirming the rumours from a month ago – which suggested the GT would be offered for the 2019 model year in the Gulf livery – the 2019 Ford GT Heritage Edition offers the unique exterior finish along with special interior finishes to match the eye-catching colour scheme.

The 2019 model also debuts exposed carbon-fibre accents for both the interior and exterior of a Heritage Edition, along with available No.9 graphics that pays tribute to the 1968 race car, while 2020 versions will wear the No.6 sticker.

Rounding out the spec sheet are high-gloss appliques in the instrument panel, door bezels and X-brace.

“We are delighted to partner with Ford to help the Gulf-themed Heritage Edition Ford GT become reality. The Ford Marque has played a major role in creating Gulf’s place in motoring and motorsporting legend and the same is true in reverse,” said Ravi Chawla, managing director for Gulf Oil Lubricants.

“Every Gulf outright victory at Le Mans has been Ford-powered and of course Gulf Ford GT40s took the latter two wins of Ford’s four consecutive victories at Le Mans from 1966-1969.”

“What could be more fitting than both brands coming together to produce this fantastic motor car – the modern spiritual successor to the amazing Gulf-Ford GT40s that took Le Mans and World Championship honours,” he added.